Connecticut tax changes recommended by governor's task force

Published 12:00 am, Friday, September 28, 2012

HARTFORD -- Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is receiving a host of recommendations on how to make Connecticut's tax climate more business-friendly.

A task force the governor created in January has approved a report that suggests phasing out the annual business entity tax, creating a searchable database for state tax credits and other business assistance programs, and eliminating the gift tax, among other changes.